Quick Info
| Profession | Genetic Researcher |
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| Nationality | Russian |
| Date of Birth | 28/04/1985 |
| Age | 41 years |
| Birthplace | Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Soviet Union (now Russia) |
Latest News about Maria Vladimirovna Vorontsova
Reports highlighted a broader expansion in Russian funding for aging and longevity research, including dozens of projects supported by the Russian Science Foundation between 2021 and 2025. The coverage linked this policy environment to Vorontsova's prominent role in state-backed anti-aging and genetics initiatives.
Maria Vorontsova received a substantial Russian Science Foundation grant for a laboratory project focused on regulating cell renewal processes. The project is aimed at anti-aging research, organ preservation, and human health, and it drew attention because of her public profile and low citation metrics.
Maria Vorontsova was appointed director of the Scientific and Educational Medical Institute (MNOI) of Moscow State University after previously serving as deputy director for science. The appointment marked a major leadership promotion within the university's medical structure and reinforced her role in Russian medical research administration.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Masha |
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| Famous For | Being the elder daughter of Russian President Vladimir Putin and leading state-funded genetics research programs |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Light Blue |
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| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's degree in Biology | Saint Petersburg State University |
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| Medical degree | Moscow State University (2011) |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Year of Marriage | 2008 |
| Husband/Spouse | Dutch businessman Jorrit Faassen (ex-husband) |
Family
| Father | Vladimir Putin (Russian President) |
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| Mother | Lyudmila Putina (former flight attendant) |
| Siblings | Sister - Katerina Vladimirovna Tikhonova |
| Spouse | Dutch businessman Jorrit Faassen (ex-husband) |
| Children | Two daughters (names not publicly disclosed) |
Career
| Net Worth (approx.) | Estimated between $5 million to $12 million based on NOMEKO income |
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| Specialization | Pediatric endocrinologist and genetics researcher |
| Current Positions | Board member of the Moscow Society of Medical Genetics (appointed November 2023); Member of the Presidium of the Russian Association for the Advancement of Science; Leading researcher at the Department of Pediatric Thyroidology, Reproductive and Somatic Development at the National Medical Research Center of Endocrinology; Director of the Scientific and Educational Medical Institute (MNOI) of Moscow State University (appointed 2025) |
| Key Research Focus | Genetic technologies, genetic editing, anti-aging research, cell renewal processes |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Maria Vladimirovna Vorontsova is a Russian genetics researcher and scientist. | |
| 2. She was sanctioned by the United States in 2022 for allegedly concealing her father's wealth. | |
| 3. Maria advises the President on Genetic Engineering matters. | |
| 4. She is a co-owner of the high-worth medical institution, Nomenko. | |
| 5. Maria's education began in East Germany during her father's KGB assignment. | |
| 6. In a 2019 interview, Maria disclosed her co-ownership of the Nomenko institute, focusing on cancer research. | |
| 7. She earned approximately 944 million rubles ($10.7 million) from NOMEKO between 2019 and 2022. | |
| 8. She leads state-funded genetics research programs overseen by Putin, including anti-aging and genetic technologies. | |
| 9. She is a board member of the Moscow Society of Medical Genetics. | |
| 10. She is a polyglot, speaking English, German, French, and Dutch. | |
| 11. She was sanctioned by the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, and New Zealand in 2022 for leading state-funded programs that received billions of dollars from the Kremlin toward genetics research personally overseen by Putin. | |
| 12. In a 2019 interview, Maria disclosed her co-ownership of the NOMEKO institute, focusing on cancer research. | |
| 13. She won a grant from the Russian Science Foundation under the program for funding world-class scientific laboratories. | |
| 14. In 2020, she participated in creating an autonomous non-profit organization (ANO) 'Development of Genetic Technologies' with financial participation from Rosneft Corporation. | |
| 15. She has a Hirsch index of 5 according to the Russian database elibrary.ru (RINC core). | |
| 16. She was included in the circle of the largest scientists without regard to scientometrics in 2025. | |
| 17. She is the informal supervisor of the 127 billion-ruble state program for the development of Russian genetics. |